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Nicholas V, anti-pope Anti-pope Nicholas V from 12 May 1328 to 25 July 1330 . Born in Corvaro, Abruzzi, Italy ; died in Avignon , France on 16 October 1333 . When Louis the Bavarian came to Rome seeking to uphold the theory that the Emperor and the Church at large were superior to the … Continue reading “Nicholas V, anti-pope”

Nicholas V Pope, one of the ablest and most esteemed incumbents of the papal chair, distinguished alike for his scholarship, tolerant views, and his stern integrity, was originally called Tommaso Parentucelli, also Tommaso da Sarzana, and was born at Sarzana, near Genoa, in 1398. He was educated at the high schools in Bologna and Florence, … Continue reading “Nicholas V (2)”

Nicholas The Sophist a Christian philosopher who flourished under the emperor Leo I, and down to the reign of Anastasius, consequently in the latter half of the 5th century, was a pupil of Proclus. Suidas (s. . Nsic.) mentions two works of his: and . Part of the had been published previously as the work … Continue reading “Nicholas The Sophist”

Nicholas Sanders Also known as Nicholas Sander. Born in 1530 in Charlwood, England; died in 1581 in Ireland. He fled from the persecutions of Elizabeth and became the leader of the English Catholic exiles at Rouen, participating in the controversy with Jewel. By the Rescript of Pope Pius V he was appointed to restore ecclesiastical … Continue reading “Nicholas Sanders”

Nicholas, Saint martyr Martyrs , died Ceuta, Morocco, 1227 . Daniel was the Franciscan provincial of Calabria. He went to preach the Gospel to the infidels of Morocco, accompanied by the monks Agnellus, Samuel, Donulus, Leo, Hugolinus, and Nicholas. At Ceuta they were imprisoned for propagating the Faith, and beheaded. Canonized , 1516 . Feast … Continue reading “Nicholas, Saint martyr”

Nicholas Pieck, Saint Martyr , opponent of Calvinism, born Gorkum, Holland, 1534; died Briel, 1572. He studied at Bois-le-Duc, where he took the habit of Saint Francis. After his ordination, 1558, he began his mission of converting the Calvinists. He evangelized the principal towns of Belgium and Holland, and was appointed superior of the monastery … Continue reading “Nicholas Pieck, Saint”

Nicholas Owen, Saint A Jesuit lay-brother, martyred in 1606. There is no record of his parentage, birthplace, date of birth, or entrance into religion. Probably a carpenter or builder by trade, he entered the Society of Jesus before 1580, and had previously been the trusty servant of the missionary fathers. More (1586-1661) associates him with … Continue reading “Nicholas Owen, Saint”

Nicholas of Tolentino, Saint Confessor; born Sant’ Angelo, Italy, 1246; died Tolentino, 1306. A model of holiness from childhood, he excelled in his studies and at an early age was made canon of Saint Saviour’s Church. He joined the Hermits of Saint Augustine, 1263; was ordained priest, and devoted himself to missionary labors. He practised … Continue reading “Nicholas of Tolentino, Saint”

Nicholas Of The Flue SEE FLUE. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Nicholas of Strasburg Mystic; flourished early in the fourteenth century. Educated at Paris, he was later on lector at the Dominican convent, Cologne. Appointed by John XXII, he made a canonical visitation of the German Dominican province, where great discord prevailed. Relying on two papal briefs dated 1 August, 1325, it appears that the sole … Continue reading “Nicholas Of Strasburg”